JHS Testing Center Assistant Coordinator

Jenison Public Schools; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenison Public Schools is seeking a Testing Center Assistant Coordinator at Jenison Senior High School. The role supports the Test Center Coordinator in daily operations, upholding testing integrity, and delivering mandated accommodations with fidelity.

You will work independently, supervise the center during coordinator absences, and coordinate with teachers and student services. The position involves a 29.75-hour weekly schedule with early-morning, core testing, and after-school blocks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Chromebooks for classroom use.
• Experience with assistive technology (e.g., text-to-speech).
• Ability to navigate and enter data in Google spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in check-in/check-out and secure testing materials.
• Prepare spaces, manage room setup, and organize resources for testing blocks.
• Proctor exams to uphold integrity and deliver accommodations per plans.
• Document attendance, testing time, and accommodations used.

Skills

Google Workspace

Chromebooks

Assistive tech

Data entry

Communication

Calm demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JHS Testing Center Assistant Coordinator JobID: 2351

• Position Type: Support Staff
• Date Posted: 10/28/2026
• Location: Jenison Senior High School

JHS Testing Center Assistant Coordinator High School

Starting Hourly Range: $19.00 - $25.21 per hr (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment: Non-Cat V - 176 days - School Year Employee

Job Description

The Testing Center Assistant Coordinator provides essential operational and instructional support to the Test Center Coordinator in managing the daily operations of the Testing & Accommodation Center (TAC). This position helps maintain academic integrity, delivers legally mandated special education testing accommodations with fidelity, and fosters a consistent, low-anxiety, and professional environment. The assistant plays a key role in allowing the TAC to serve students before, during, and after the school day. The Assistant must be able to work independently and supervise the Center unassisted during shifts the Coordinator is not on-site.

• Compliance: Assist in guaranteeing that all legally mandated accommodations (extended time, read-aloud services, small group environments, etc.) are met accurately and consistently.
• Integrity: Provide active proctoring to maintain high testing standards and security, reducing the logistical burden on general education teachers.
• Student Support: Serve as a patient, calm presence to reduce testing anxiety and provide a predictable, supportive environment where students can demonstrate their true academic potential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Testing Operations & Logistics Support

• Assist the Coordinator with the check-in and check-out process for students and secure testing materials.
• Help prepare the physical space, manage room setup and workstation readiness, and organize resources before testing blocks begin.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator to interface with a variety of student support services (e.g., JASPER, SRC, Case Managers) and classroom teachers.

Proctoring & Accommodation Delivery

• Actively monitor and proctor exams closely to ensure academic honesty and a distraction-free environment.
• Deliver specific accommodations as outlined in student plans under the guidance of the Coordinator, including setting up test-reading software or providing scribing services when required.
• Directly support the unique needs of special education students during core hours and general education and special education students during extension hours.

Documentation & Security

• Help track and document student attendance, time spent testing, and the specific accommodations utilized during each session.
• Assist in managing tech security by monitoring dedicated student Chromebooks configured in lockdown mode.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all student records, IEP details, and testing data.

Daily Operating Schedule

The TAC is designed to maximize instructional time. The Assistant's 29.75-hour weekly schedule will consist of shifts determined within the following operational blocks:

• 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Early-bird testing (Extended time and make-ups to ensure students do not miss core instructional minutes).
• 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM: Core testing hours for Special Education students.
• 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: After-school test completion for general and special education students.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education/Certification Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Experience working in an educational setting, preferably with special education, 504, or ELL student populations, is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with educational technology, specifically Google Workspace/Chromebooks and assistive technology (e.g., text-to-speech software). Ability to navigate and enter data into Google spreadsheets.
• Organization & Communication: Strong attention to detail for tracking student data. Consistent and effective use of email for team communication.
• Demeanor: A patient, calm, and encouraging presence that helps reduce student anxiety.

Note: The above description is intended to be illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The District's Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Grievance Procedures are listed within Board Policy.